| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $243.84 | 7.132% | $261.2307 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.36 | 11.302% | $143.9803 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.64 | 3.813% | $239.4343 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.83 | 9.804% | $271.0292 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.57 | 10.593% | $147.7191 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.27 | 12.390% | $248.6854 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.71 | 10.236% | $172.7508 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,362.22 | $1,484.8298 | $1,484.83 | $1,484.90 | $1,484.80 | |